BARCELONA’S XAVI HERNANDEZ has retired from international football, it has been confirmed.
The 34-year-old made the announcement today after a disappointing World Cup performance that saw Spain exit the competition at the group stages.
“I have decided to leave the national team. I think my time there has finished,” he told a news conference.
Xavi ends his time in the international set-up as the most successful player in Spanish footballing history, playing a role in each of his country’s historic three consecutive major tournament wins, in addition to acquiring 24 titles in total.
Spanish great Xavi announces his retirement from international football
BARCELONA’S XAVI HERNANDEZ has retired from international football, it has been confirmed.
The 34-year-old made the announcement today after a disappointing World Cup performance that saw Spain exit the competition at the group stages.
“I have decided to leave the national team. I think my time there has finished,” he told a news conference.
Xavi ends his time in the international set-up as the most successful player in Spanish footballing history, playing a role in each of his country’s historic three consecutive major tournament wins, in addition to acquiring 24 titles in total.
Additional reporting by AFP
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